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Incineroar

Incineroar: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIREDARK
HP
95
Atk
115
Def
90
SpA
80
SpD
90
Spe
60
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Careful 32/0/2/0/32/0

Best Moveset

  1. Fake OutNORMALPhysical25.0%
  2. Parting ShotDARKStatus23.2%
  3. Flare BlitzFIREPhysical22.6%
  4. Throat ChopDARKPhysical11.3%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Best Incineroar Moves

  • #1

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    24.99%
  • #2

    Parting Shot

    DARStatus

    With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    23.18%
  • #3

    Flare Blitz

    FIRPhysical120 BP

    The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.

    22.65%
  • #4

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    11.35%
  • #5

    Darkest Lariat

    DARPhysical85 BP

    The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

    8.81%
  • #6

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    3.13%
  • #7

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    2.60%
  • #8

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    1.49%
  • #9

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    0.90%
  • #10

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    0.90%

Best Incineroar Natures

  • #1

    Careful 32/0/2/0/32/0

    100.00%

Best Incineroar Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    99.79%
  • #2

    Blaze

    Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    0.21%

Best Incineroar Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    43.37%
  • #2
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    28.00%
  • #3
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    9.47%
  • #4
    Passho Berry

    Passho Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Water-type move.

    8.00%
  • #5
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    5.89%
  • #6
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    1.68%
  • #7
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.26%
  • #8
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    1.26%
  • #9
    Black Glasses

    Black Glasses

    Raises the power of Dark-type moves. Note: Formatted as BlackGlasses prior to Generation VI .

    0.63%
  • #10
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.42%

Best Incineroar Teammates

  • #1
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    16.98%
  • #2
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    14.26%
  • #3
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    14.01%
  • #4
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    9.76%
  • #5
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.57%
  • #6
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #7
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #8
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    7.72%
  • #9
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.71%
  • #10
    gengar-megaGengar-mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.20%

Teams with Incineroar

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Gengar MegaAerodactylSylveonRotom-WashSneaslerIncineroar
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Froslass MegaIncineroarScovillain MegaTorkoalFarigirafRotom-Wash
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Kangaskhan MegaSylveonPolitoedBasculegion-MIncineroarSinistcha
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GarchompFarigirafCharizard Mega YIncineroarAegislashSylveon
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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PelipperArchaludonSinistchaFloette MegaBasculegion-MIncineroar
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AerodactylGarchompAegislashFloette MegaRotom-WashIncineroar
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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Gengar MegaIncineroarSinistchaPolitoedTinkatonKommo-O
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Scizor MegaAerodactyl MegaGarchompMiloticIncineroarDragonite
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FarigirafIncineroarVivillonKommo-OAegislashGengar Mega
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Kangaskhan MegaSylveonPolitoedBasculegion-MIncineroarAriados
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillIncineroarKommo-OSinistchaCorviknight
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Drampa MegaIncineroarFarigirafBasculegion-MSinistchaSneasler
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OrthwormBasculegion-MFroslass MegaIncineroarRotom-FrostGarchomp
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Floette MegaPelipperGarchompBasculegion-MSinistchaIncineroar
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Basculegion-MKangaskhan MegaVolcaronaNinetales-AlolaIncineroarSinistcha
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How to use Incineroar in the current VGC format

Incineroar is listed as a Fire/Dark type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Incineroar fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Intimidate, Sitrus Berry and Careful 32/0/2/0/32/0. Its frequent moves include Fake Out, Parting Shot, Flare Blitz, Throat Chop, Darkest Lariat, and Protect. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Incineroar has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as sneasler, sinistcha, garchomp, rotom-wash, and charizard-mega-y appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Incineroar. Open the Incineroar teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Incineroar with other Pokémon in the active format.